glaucoma

Age related changes in the lamina cribrosa

Submitted by dave on Wed, 05/02/2007 - 7:48pm

This article isn't new, but I found the abstract interesting. Since the time of publication a lot of research has been done on oxidative stress and Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE) in glaucoma. In a vicious cycle AGEs lead to the generation of reactive oxygen species and AGE production is promoted by oxidative stress. Both are thought to be factors in the increasing stiffness of the lamina cribrosa.

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Use Coenzyme Q10 with Timolol Eye Drops for Glaucoma

Submitted by dave on Tue, 05/01/2007 - 5:20pm

If you use ocular beta blockers such as timolol for glaucoma, consider using coenzyme Q10 supplements. Even with careful use (including punctal occlusion), some glaucoma patients experience serious cardiovascular side effects from timolol. However, several studies have found that coenzyme Q10 can improve cardiovascular health. And one study specifically found that coenzyme Q10 reduced those cardiovascular side effects caused by timolol eye drops. Therefore, I would not consider using timolol eye drops without also using coenzyme Q10. Below are excerpts from two published articles aboutthe importance of coenzyme Q10 for glaucoma patients.

Effect of coenzyme Q10 on hemodynamic response to ocular timolol.

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maitake or other mushrooms neuroprotection glaucoma?

Submitted by Lilian on Fri, 04/27/2007 - 6:08pm

Have any of you seen any research publications on the neuroprotective effects of mushrooms?

thanks so much,

Lilian 

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Krill Oil Benefits for Vision - Better Than Fish Oil?

Submitted by dave on Mon, 04/23/2007 - 1:38pm

Could krill oil be better than fish oil and become one of the superfoods you take regularly? Revisit the conversation about foods that are good for your vision and overall health by reading through this blog post by Dave.

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Glaucoma, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: An Attempt to Unify Recent News

Submitted by dave on Sun, 04/22/2007 - 3:40pm

This article is my attempt to unify some of what has been proposed about the mechanism underlying retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss in glaucoma.

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The Trabecular Meshwork Can Contract And Regulate Fluid Outflow

Submitted by dave on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 1:58pm

Michael Wiederholt says, "Research in this laboratory has demonstrated that trabecular meshwork has contractile properties, is actively involved in outflow regulation..." Below is an abstract of one of the studies on this topic he helped author.

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